FansToys FT-16 Sovereign (Masterpiece Galvatron)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by icemanff23, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. Meister61

    Meister61 Starscreams Ghost

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    Saw a review with that problem, that's why I asked. What about the legs problem, can he hold up a kick? Thanks.
     
  2. UtahRobotInDisguise

    UtahRobotInDisguise Herald of Utahcron

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    My 1st release has no problem holding a kick, just don't bump him. Like most Fanstoys, he's got a LOT of unnecessary heft. However, if you get him balanced in a kick and walk away, he'll be in it hours later with no problem. Just don't be in an area prone to earthquakes, otherwise he'll fall and your detolf will shatter as he goes through the shelves.
     
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  3. Meister61

    Meister61 Starscreams Ghost

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    Lol thanks 4 the answer.
     
  4. Ratchet2007

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    Any word from Baba about stocking him? Scared incase I don't manage to get one from TFS Express
     
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    £180 on TFS Express right now. Managed to get one
     
  6. 4249david

    4249david Click my avatar, you won't regret it...

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    Quick question. Ignoring the "Fans Toys ruuuules" angle, how is this guy?

    And what's the M version like compared to the og version?
     
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    From what I've seen he is the best version of Galvatron until we possibly see a Takara version.

    The M version is very sought after, get it while you can
     
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  8. Devastator03

    Devastator03 Prepare for Extermination

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    I went ahead preordered this guy. Just one copy though; that Galvatron alt mode has always been "interesting".

    Takara Galvatron no doubt clocking in at $549.
     
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    This fella looks dang awesome!
     
  10. Ratchet2007

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    And gone.
     
  11. 4249david

    4249david Click my avatar, you won't regret it...

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    Shit, barely had chance to think!
     
  12. Ratchet2007

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    Yeah I missed him last time and regretted it. Think the price will skyrocket after this release
     
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    Snagged one on their China shipping site :D 

    Actually works out a tad cheaper by opting for economy shipping instead...
     
  14. divinecomedy

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    The purple one is now selling for over 300 on eBay. I think I am going to sell mine.
     
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    Think I got the last one on TFS China, paid for him then site was sold out.

    Have the purple, will see which one I like best and sell the other. Begun, the Galvatron war has...
     
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    Shout out to bababobo00712 who's been hooking me up since 2016. I miss the days of plentiful ebay coupons and lots of stock after release letting me scoop up deals like this.

    I think it's speculators driving up the market and it sucks cause it's priced me out of a lot of these releases this past year.
     
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  17. deathsheadII

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    they were up since 7pm lasted about 2 hours before it sold out.... did think of grabbing one around 8:30 when i looked and it was still instock
     
  18. Maglite

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    Can't answer about the M mode comparison...yet. The OG is good. I dug mine out of the box since it's been a while since I've messed with him. Bot mode is exceptional, with a few minor issues: the hands, imo, don't look great; the feet are a bit fiddly; the cannon pops out of the arm pretty easily; the purple artichoke blast effect has proven too heavy and unwieldy for me to use; have to unscrew the head to change the face.

    Cannon mode is decent, and it's not too hard getting there and back (but there are a couple of steps involving a lot of force that I'm not a fan of). The worst thing about the cannon mode would be the arms. I wish they were disguised a bit better. That part of it looks unfinished to me, and the ratchets make it difficult to get the arms spread in a symmetrical way (at least on my copy).

    Overall, an awesome representation of Galvatron. The character is in my top 3 from the franchise, so I'm open to other takes on him. There are things that could be improved on with this design, (articulation, overall silhouette, playability/ease of use features), but there's definitely a lot here that would be hard to top, like the face sculpt, finish, and overall presence.

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  19. Optimus Prime23

    Optimus Prime23 Lighting our Darkest Hour

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    Behold! Galvatr—

    Well, shit. :lol 
     
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  20. edgecrusher

    edgecrusher "She wanted nothin', and I delivered." TFW2005 Supporter

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    Just heard about the reissue (I've been gradually reducing my collection, so not paying as much attention and I still have an FT-16M from the first issuance). Congrats for those who were waiting for this, hopefully you all got one!

    As far as M vs regular, when my M arrived, I sold my regular, because in hand I preferred the M. For Quietus it was the reverse. I kept the original longer and resold the T version. And then sold the original as well eventually. :) 
     
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